The 2025 Michelin Guide has unveiled its latest selections for Busan, highlighting both Michelin-starred restaurants and Bib Gourmand establishments that showcase the city's rich culinary landscape.
Understanding Michelin Stars and Bib Gourmand
The Michelin Guide awards stars to restaurants based on rigorous evaluations, focusing on factors such as food quality, creativity, value, and service. The star ratings are defined as follows:
- 1 Star: "A very good restaurant" in its category, offering cuisine prepared to a consistently high standard.
- 2 Stars: "Excellent cooking" that is worth a detour, showcasing the chef's talent and individuality.
- 3 Stars: "Exceptional cuisine" that is worth a special journey, providing an outstanding dining experience.
In addition to the star ratings, the Bib Gourmand category recognizes establishments offering high-quality food at reasonable prices, typically within a set price range specific to each city. For Busan, this encompasses restaurants providing excellent meals at affordable prices.
2025 Michelin-Starred Restaurants in Busan
This year, Busan continues to shine with three Michelin-starred restaurants, each maintaining their esteemed status:
Mori
Specializing in Japanese cuisine, Mori is renowned for its fresh seafood and meticulous culinary techniques, embodying the essence of Busan's maritime gastronomy.
- Location: 2nd Floor, 2-4, 24, Haeundaehaebyeon-ro 298 beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan
- Operating Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 19:00–23:00 (Closed on Mondays)
Palette
Palette offers innovative dishes that harmoniously blend diverse flavors and vibrant presentations, reflecting a creative culinary approach.
- Location: 3rd Floor, 154, Dalmaji-gil 65beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan
- Operating Hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 12:00–22:00 (Break time: 15:00–18:00; Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays)
Fiotto
Fiotto is celebrated for its modern cuisine that utilizes local ingredients, offering a contemporary dining experience cherished by gourmands.
- Location: 2nd Floor, 432, Jwadongsunhwan-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
- Operating Hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 17:00–22:00 (Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays)
2025 Bib Gourmand Selections in Busan
The 2025 Michelin Guide has recognized 19 establishments in Busan under the Bib Gourmand category, with four new additions this year. These restaurants offer exceptional meals at reasonable prices, reflecting the city's diverse culinary offerings:
Baekil Pyeongnaeng (New)
- A traditional Pyeongyang cold noodle restaurant known for its clean broth and chewy noodles.
- Location: 1st Floor, 29, Namcheonbada-ro 10beon-gil, Suyeong-gu, Busan
Bibijae (New)
- A Korean restaurant popular for its healthy bibimbap made with fresh ingredients.
- Location: 45, Namcheonbada-ro 10beon-gil, Suyeong-gu, Busan
Jeongjitgan (New)
- A Busan-style pork soup restaurant known for its deep and rich broth.
- Location: 1st Floor, 6, Bibong-ro, Saha-gu, Busan
Hanwolgwan (New)
- A traditional beef bone soup restaurant with a long history, known for its clean and rich flavor.
- Location: 1st Floor, 10, Gwang-an-ro 62beon-gil, Suyeong-gu, Busan
Nagahama Mangetsu
- A place where you can enjoy authentic Japanese tonkotsu ramen made in the traditional way.
- Location: 1st Floor, Daeyoung Building, 57, U-dong 1-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
New Roumen Gwanzu
- A Chinese restaurant famous for its beef noodle soup with deep flavor.
- Location: 1st Floor, 107, 25-4, Suyeong-ro 388beon-gil, Suyeong-gu, Busan
Dammioak
- A restaurant popular for its clear and deep-flavored beef bone soup.
- Location: 1st Floor, 103, 15, Bokji-ro, Busanjin-gu, Busan
Donggyeong Bapsang
- A place that offers neat Japanese home-style dishes.
- Location: 1st Floor, 34-6, Namcheonbada-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan
Love Earth's
- A stylish restaurant offering healthy vegan menus.
- Location: 62-9, Gwang-an-ro 49beon-gil, Suyeong-gu, Busan
Bao House
- A trendy restaurant known for its moist bao buns paired with various fillings.
- Location: 62-9, Seojeon-ro 38beon-gil, Busanjin-gu, Busan
Budamyunok
- A Japanese noodle restaurant where you can taste authentic udon and soba.
- Location: 2nd Floor, 36, Jungdong 1-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
Shunsai Kubo
- A restaurant specializing in authentic Japanese kaiseki cuisine that utilizes fresh seafood.
- Location: 1st Floor, Geumsaem Building, 17, Yangdang-ro 4beon-gil, Buk-gu, Busan
Arp
- A café noted for its creative desserts and a warm, sentimental atmosphere.
- Location: 1st Floor, 35, Taejong-ro 99beon-gil, Yeongdo-gu, Busan
Anmok
- A dessert specialty restaurant that reinterprets traditional Korean ingredients in a modern style.
- Location: Room 101, 1st Floor, 3, Gwangnam-ro 22beon-gil, Suyeong-gu, Busan
Yakitori Onjeong
- A venue where you can enjoy authentic Japanese-style skewers grilled over charcoal.
- Location: Onjeong, 9-7, Dongcheon-ro 108beon-gil, Busanjin-gu, Busan
Kor Pasta Bar
- A spot where you can enjoy handmade pasta prepared in the traditional Italian style.
- Location: 2nd Floor, 13, Dongseong-ro 25beon-gil, Busanjin-gu, Busan
Piripiri
- A premium chicken specialty restaurant known for its spicy sauce-coated, crispy-on-the-outside yet tender-on-the-inside chicken.
- Location: 1st Floor, 54, Muhak-ro 33beon-gil, Suyeong-gu, Busan
Hapcheon Gukbapjip
- A traditional pork soup restaurant celebrated for its savory and rich broth.
- Location: 235, Yongho-ro, Nam-gu, Busan
Haemok
- A Japanese restaurant that neatly presents fresh sashimi and sushi.
- Location: 8, Gunam-ro 24beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan
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